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City Seeks Public Input on Transit Assets and Services

Posted on Monday, March 17, 2025 03:59 PM

The City of Thunder Bay is inviting residents to share their feedback on Thunder Bay Transit Services through a public survey. This initiative is part of the City’s efforts to update its Asset Management Plan and begin work towards transforming transit to support service excellence and encourage ongoing ridership growth.

The Asset Management Plan helps the City make informed decisions about service delivery related to infrastructure and assets. Provided input will be crucial as the...

City invites feedback on Council meeting structure and Council Committees

Posted on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 08:06 AM

The governance structure of City Council in Thunder Bay could change, with the City looking for input on how Council operates.

Currently, City Council uses the Committee of the Whole system to receive reports, debate topics and make preliminary decisions on matters that govern Thunder Bay. Those decisions are then ratified, or confirmed at City Council.

City administration is looking at making changes to the model in place, replacing Committee of the Whole with Standing Committees. The Standing...

Thunder Bay Recognized as a 2024 Tree City

Posted on Friday, March 07, 2025 11:17 AM

The City of Thunder Bay has been recognized as a 2024 Tree City of the World by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Arbor Day Foundation. This international designation honours cities that excel in urban tree care and planning.

To earn this recognition, Thunder Bay met five key standards: establishing responsibility, setting rules, assessing resources, allocating funds, and celebrating achievements.

The Tree Cities of the World program connects cities...

Outdoor Rinks Remain Open for Start of March Break

Posted on Friday, March 07, 2025 11:15 AM

City crews have been working hard to maintain as many outdoor rinks as possible for families and individuals to enjoy as the outdoor temperatures get warmer. As we enter the weekend into March Break many sites remain open. However, with much warmer temperatures in the forecast, this weekend may be the last chance to get out and enjoy them before the season ends.

“We know how important outdoor skating rinks are to the community, especially during the March Break,” said Cory Halvorsen, Manager –...

City Releases 2024 Drinking Water Quality Annual Report

Posted on Friday, March 07, 2025 11:12 AM

The City of Thunder Bay has released its 2024 Drinking Water Quality Annual Report, covering water quality results from January 1 to December 31, 2024. This report is prepared in accordance with Ontario’s Drinking Water System Regulation (O. Reg. 170/03) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002.

The report provides an overview of how the City treats and delivers safe drinking water, as well as tips on how residents can help protect water quality at home.

“Our water is monitored around the clock to...